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The village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as ‘Ferlei’ or ‘Fereleia’ which is thought to mean either ‘lea of the ferns’ or ‘the far lea’.

The medieval church here was rebuilt in 1874 for Richard Naylor to designs by JK Colling which resulted in one of the most lavish 19th century church interiors in Northamptonshire.

We welcome visitors, including those of other faiths (we recognise much of beauty, truth and goodness in the other world faiths) to our church. Friendly dogs are welcome.

Christ Church is a splendid Victorian church, built in the decorated style in 1855, when the communities of Brampton and West Melton were growing fast with the expansion of coal mining.

The church was founded in 1796 and is an attractive Grade II listing building.

St Peter's was founded in 1074 and is the oldest and largest parish church in the city.

A medieval church with features dating from early 12th century, wall paintings from c1400 and many items of social historical interest.

St George’s is a largely Norman, late 12th century church in the village of Woolhope, which lies in the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty.

All Saints has been a focus of Hereford life for over 800 years, its dramatic twisted spire dominates the skyline, and the medieval interior is an inspired meeting of the sacred and the secular.

Before 1868 local people had to walk to Kirkburton to go to church.

The first place of worship in Swinton was a Norman chapel of ease to Wath church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene.